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Childhood Education Teacher, Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Education Extension (grades 1-6), PRLS-2nd major, B.A Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2023-2024 First Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits ENGL 1010: English Composition I Pathways Required Core 3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II Pathways Required Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 Life & Physical Sciences Pathways Required Core 3 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Pathways (Math 1006 or Math 1311 recommended) 3 World Cultures & Global Issues Pathways Flexible Core 3 PRLS 1001*: Introduction to Puerto Rican and Latin@ Studies Major (PRLS Major; also fulfills Pathways US Experience in its Diversity) 3 PRLS 2000-level or higher Major (PRLS Major) 3 PRLS 2000-level or higher Major (PRLS Major) 3 PRLS 2000-level or higher Major (PRLS Major) 3 Second Year Fall Classes - 14 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 credits Credits CBSE 2001: Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Foundations of Education Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork; also fulfills Pathways Individual & Society) 3 Scientific World Pathways Flexible Core 3 CBSE 2002: Children and Youth in Urban Education Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork) 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 MATH 1401: Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint Major (LAS credits) 4 CBSE 3201: Education and Society: Teaching the Social Sciences Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 PRLS 3340: Critical Research Methods in Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies Major (PRLS Major) 4 CBSE 3456: Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Special Needs Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork) 3 PRLS History, Policy & Society course* Major (PRLS Major; PRLS 3320W recommended as writing intensive course) 4 Third Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 CBSE 3202: Education and Literacy: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Language Arts Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 CBSE 3205: Teaching the Creative Arts Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 CBSE 3301: Integrated Methodologies for Bilingual Literacy Instruction Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 CBSE 3302: Teaching Emergent Bilinguals Across Diverse Monolingual Contexts Major 3 PRLS 3203: Latino/a Diasporas in the United States Major (PRLS Major) 3 CBSE 3455: Teaching and Learning with Technology: Computing Education and Digital Literacies Major 3 PRLS Literature, Culture & Arts course* Major (PRLS Major; PRLS 3315W is writing intensive course) 3 PRLS 4615 or 4635 or 5710 Major (PRLS Major) 4 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 14 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 CBSE 4320: Seminar and Comprehensive Student Teaching I: Bilingual Education Major (requires fieldwork) 12 CBSE 3206: Teaching Mathematics: Childhood Education Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 2 PRLS History, Policy & Society course *HIGHLY recommend PRLS 3203 Major (PRLS Major) *PRLS 3203 fulfills College Option, Additional US Experience In Its Diversity 3 CBSE 3207: Teaching Science: Childhood Education Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 2 MATH 1406: Mathematics in Education Major (LAS credits) (includes Math Proficiency Exam) 2 GSCI 3050: Natural Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education Major (LAS credits) 2 PRLS Literature, Culture & Arts course *HIGHLY recommend PRLS 3105 Major (PRLS Major) *PRLS 3105 fulfills College Option, Additional World Culture & Global Issues 3 Degree Details 33 Pathways Credits* 86 Major Credits 33 CBSE credits 17 Liberal Arts and Science credits 36 PRLS Major credits 1 General Elective Credits 120 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major with Puerto Rican & Latino Studies second major in lieu of PRLS Bilingual extension concentration includes three courses (CBSE 2001, PRLS 1001, and PRLS 3203) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Childhood Education Bilingual and Puerto Rican & Latino Studies only need to complete 33 additional Pathways credits. The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish which courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied. This program is offered to selected students interested in teaching children in Spanish/English bilingual programs to qualify for teacher certification in Spanish/English bilingual education. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish. For courses in Spanish, students should seek counseling in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies. *The Puerto Rican and Latino Studies major requires that students complete one 4-credit writing intensive course within the categories Literature, Culture and the Arts [PRLS 3315W] or History, Policy and Society [PRLS 3320W]. Students entering Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major must present a G.P.A. of at least 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and science courses for admission into the major. Each education course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students must present a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 overall and a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 in education courses prior to student teaching (CBSE 4321). Also, each Puerto Rican & Latino Studies major course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. **Fingerprint clearance is required for all students enrolling in Education courses. Please follow the instructions posted on the Education Certification website at: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php. In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisors on a regular basis. Contact Information Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education Teacher 2105 James Hall June Perino, Senior Academic Advisor Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1205 Boylan Hall Alan Aja, Chairperson aaja@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1208 Boylan Hall Dr. Carla Santamaria, Deputy Chairperson csantamaria@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1204 Boylan Hall Dr. Michael Mena, Bilingual Education Advisor michael.mena@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
33 Pathways Credits*
86 Major Credits
33 CBSE credits
17 Liberal Arts and Science credits
36 PRLS Major credits
1 General Elective Credits
120 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major with Puerto Rican & Latino Studies second major in lieu of PRLS Bilingual extension concentration includes three courses (CBSE 2001, PRLS 1001, and PRLS 3203) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Childhood Education Bilingual and Puerto Rican & Latino Studies only need to complete 33 additional Pathways credits.
The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish which courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.
This program is offered to selected students interested in teaching children in Spanish/English bilingual programs to qualify for teacher certification in Spanish/English bilingual education. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish. For courses in Spanish, students should seek counseling in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies.
*The Puerto Rican and Latino Studies major requires that students complete one 4-credit writing intensive course within the categories Literature, Culture and the Arts [PRLS 3315W] or History, Policy and Society [PRLS 3320W].
Students entering Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major must present a G.P.A. of at least 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and science courses for admission into the major. Each education course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students must present a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 overall and a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 in education courses prior to student teaching (CBSE 4321). Also, each Puerto Rican & Latino Studies major course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
**Fingerprint clearance is required for all students enrolling in Education courses. Please follow the instructions posted on the Education Certification website at: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php.
In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisors on a regular basis.
Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education Teacher 2105 James Hall June Perino, Senior Academic Advisor Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1205 Boylan Hall Alan Aja, Chairperson aaja@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1208 Boylan Hall Dr. Carla Santamaria, Deputy Chairperson csantamaria@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1204 Boylan Hall Dr. Michael Mena, Bilingual Education Advisor michael.mena@brooklyn.cuny.edu
